The south-group games of the Vitality T20 Blast 2023 will commence on Wednesday (May 24) with Kent squaring off against Gloucestershire. This match will take place at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury.
Kent had a horrible season last year as they finished at the bottom of the south-group points table with six points, winning just three of their 14 games.
Australia’s white-ball specialist Kane Richardson is all set for his Vitality Blast debut alongside George Linde as the team will be expecting both of their overseas players to step up for the team in their opening fixture.
Gloucestershire, on the other hand, had an average outing in the previous year’s edition of the tournament. They managed to secure 14 points, winning six of their 14 games.
The team will be hoping for a re-group this year after the departure of their star players, including Benny Howell, Ian Cockbain and Ryan Higgins.
Match Details:
- Match: Kent vs Gloucestershire
- Date: 24 May 2023
- Time: 10:30 p.m
- Venue: St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
Kent vs Gloucestershire Prediction Dream 11
Both teams will be hoping for a positive start after missing out on a place in the knockouts of the tournament last year.
However, Kent looks a more balanced side in both the departments and they will start the game as slight favourites to edge out Gloucestershire in the opening fixture.
Prediction: Kent to win this clash of Vitality T20 Blast 2023.
Kent vs Gloucestershire Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Looking by the pitch behaviour, Picking top order batters would be crucial here.
- Death-over bowlers are always excellent wicket-takers in fantasy, they can turn the game around at any time.
- In Wicket Keeping, Sam Billings, James Bracey are the best choice.
- Batters may play major role on this pitch.
Kent vs Gloucestershire Head-To-Head
- Kent will play their match against Gloucestershire.
- Kent have played five matches, won zero and lost three matches.
- Gloucestershire have played five matches, won zero and lost one matches.
Kent vs Gloucestershire Playing 11
Kent Predicted Playing XI:
Sam Billings (c), Arafat Bhuiyan, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Alex Blake, Ben Compton, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Jack Leaning, George Linde, Fred Klaassen.
Gloucestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Smith, Jack Taylor, Marcus Harris, Zaman Akhter, James Bracey, Ben Charlesworth, Paul van Meekeren, Miles Hammond, Ben Wells, Tom Price, Graeme van Buuren
Kent vs Gloucestershire Probable 11
Gloucestershire Probable XI
Jack Taylor (c), James Bracey, Ben Charlesworth, Chris Dent, Zafar Gohar, Miles Hammond, David Payne, Grant Roelofsen, Tom Smith, Matt Taylor, Paul van Meekeren
Kent Probable XI
Sam Billings (c), Arafat Bhuiyan, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Alex Blake, Jordan Cox, Joe Denly, Joey Evison, Michael Hogan, Jack Leaning, George Linde, Tawanda Muyeye, Kane Richardson, Grant Stewart
Kent vs Gloucestershire Players Stats
- Ben Compton
- Zak Crawley
- Joe Denly
- Sam Billings
- Joey Evison
- Matthew Quinn
- Ben Charlesworth
- Marcus Harris
- James Bracey
- Jack Taylor
- Tom Price
- Tom Smith
- Paul van Meekeren
- Chris Dent
- David Payne
Kent vs Gloucestershire Weather Forecast
Clear skies are expected to greet both teams in Canterbury on Wednesday with the temperatures expected to range between 7 to 19 degree celsius.
Kent vs Gloucestershire Pitch Report
The pitch at St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury provides an even contest between bat and ball. There will be some swing on offer for the seamers early on, while the pitch is expected to remain good for batting throughout the game. The average first innings score at the venue is 170-185.
Kent vs Gloucestershire Where To Watch Live Today Match
- TV: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV
Read Also:- The Hottest Cricket Players Of 2023